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pfft

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1
Used to represent something suddenly ending, vanishing, or falling apart.
"Their friendship went pfft after the argument."
2
Used to signal sarcasm or disagreement with what was just said.
""You'll definitely win," he said. "Pfft," she replied.""

How to Use Pfft

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA sound word used in writing to suggest something abruptly failing, disappearing, or a sarcastic dismissal.

Word Forms

pffts plural

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Etymology

Onomatopoeic, imitating a short puffing or deflating sound.

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